1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1998 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 194 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1998 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1998 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mistral | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
